Access and retreat
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GPS: N 45° 25' 51.7" E 25° 30' 03.7"   |
Access route: From Coștila Hut we continue on the trail towards Brâna Aeriană - Creasta Văii Albe. When you get to the point called La Pândă, a grass platform (if you reached a chain, you passed by already, descend 15-20 meters), continue on the path ascending to the left, leaving behind the Vâlcelul Pietros Wall. The path is steep, leading through grassy slabs at the base of a wall. Overpass several exposed sections, traverse a small couloir and descend the grassy plain leading to Circurile Văii Albe.
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| Acces duration: 2h30m |
Retreat route: A part of the routes top out in Creasta Văii Albe (White Valley Ridge) and another part exit into Brâna Mare a Coştilei. For those that exit into Brâna Mare a Coștilei, go right towards Hornul lui Gelepeanu and the White Valley Ridge.
On the White Valley Ridge descend on the obvious trail (unmarked). As you descend, when the terrain becomes steeper, there are several red bolts you can use in case you are tired or there is bad weather. Slowly we get into a small saddle equpied with chains. It is here Brâna Aeriană starts. Traverse the ledge to the left, towards an obvious grassy ridge. Once you get on the other side, start descending on the steep grassy terrain that will lead you towards the Bușteni city. There is an option to rappel 50m from the middle of the ledge (using a red bolt), sparing you the first part of the exposed terrain.
We continue descending on the unmarked trail, paying attention as, after another long steep section equiped with chains, Vâlcelul Policandrului, we have to turn right in the forest (not continue directly downwards). We descend the last muddy couloir equiped with chains and we reach La Pândă and the crossroads with the approach route. From here it takes another 30 minutes to reach Coștila Hut.
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| Retreat duration: 2h30m |
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